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A welcome reception

Glenys Bridges publishes a new eBook defining dental reception skills and procedures

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Social media – does the dental world need it?

Just why has dentistry been so slow to embrace the many marketing opportunities of internet activity? Christine Smethurst assesses the amalgam of an online and dental world

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What to do with the baby?

More babies are born in late September and early October than at any other point of the year. With this in mind, we take a timely look ahead to the issue you'll need to consider if you're a mum-to-be

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How to nail your study skills

Seven simple – and successful – steps to study success, by Gaby Bissett

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Cleaning and disinfection of dental practice surfaces

The choice of disinfectant, the delivery format of the disinfectant and the cleaning technique all need to be taken into consideration. Dr Tim Sandle considers your options

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Why dentistry rocks in under 100 words

Cost is irrelevant when a trip to the dentist might save a life. Perhaps it's time to talk, suggests Julie Bissett

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Leadership and supervision

This series continues to explore the leadership skills of the dental nurse. With John Fowler

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Looking to the future

We take a look at the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) post - registration qualifications

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A brush with the digital age

What one dental hygienist thought of ‘possibly THE cleverest toothbrush ever’

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A dental nurse's role in safeguarding

You will struggle to find a more important role for any member of the dental team than their role of safeguarding, says Charlotte Wake

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New year, new path

Are extended duties for dental nurses a golden opportunity for you in the coming year? Dave Hancock investigates

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Hand hygiene – best practice

As every dental nurse knows, even simple contact such as shaking hands or touching a patient's face can result in bacteria and viruses being picked up and spread. Healthcare-associated infections...

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Tailor-made oral health care

Carly Greener-Simon reveals how she went from dental phobic to dental nurse and shares the rewards of community care

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Oral health: filling the gap

Charlotte Wake considers a dental nurse's role in periodontal care

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Are you owed money?

David Malik-Davies reveals why you need to check your tax code